Namita Nayyar
You have been a beauty pageant and Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva finalist in 2014. What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine? What are the 5 strength exercises for legs and abs that you practice regularly
Nidhhi Agerwal
My fitness regime keeps changing. Before the lockdown, it was all about going to the gym. I would love lifting heavy weights and that felt really good. I turned from being ‘extremely skinny’ as people would call me to a little bit stronger. In this current situation, I’ve doing yoga. And sometimes, I do pilates, dancing and gymnastics. Starting your day with exercising for 40-45 minutes is great.
I squat till I drop. Lunges are very important, along with deadlifts, step up, and cardio.
Namita Nayyar
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit? Share 5 desserts you enjoy eating. Is there a health drink you like to kick start your day with?
Nidhhi Agerwal
I don’t really follow a diet. It has taken me a while but I’ve now understood my body in terms of what works for me and what bloats me up. I don’t ever go by the quantity of food that I’m eating but I always look at the nutrition aspect of it. It’s about getting to know what works for you. I’ve found what works for me. To be very honest, homemade food works very well. You need not be on a very fancy diet. Simple ghar ka khaana will help you achieve a basic fitness level.
I’m not a dessert person. But I love chocolate cakes, brownies, and chocolate ice-creams. I like anything chocolate.
Also love starting my day with warm water and lemon. I love lemon. At times, I add some honey to it.
Namita Nayyar
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share your hair care and skincare routine. What are the skin packs and hair therapies you highly recommend?
Nidhhi Agerwal
At school, my seniors would say to me, ‘Your hair is so silky! Which shampoo do you use?’ (laughs) Your quality of hair is determined by your genes. My entire family has better hair than me. When I was about 17, I used to have acne. But when it comes to skincare, I believe that the basic you keep it, the better it is. I use a dermatologically recommended face wash. I remove my make-up with Bioderma which is the simplest solution to remove your make-up. And also don’t use a very heavy moisturizer especially when I’m in Bombay. But when I’m in Hyderabad, I use a bit of a more intense moisturizer.
To be honest, I don’t have a very intensive skincare routine. Sometimes, home remedies are great. If I tend to get a breakout or I see that I’m getting some kind of a rash on my skin, I simply put some turmeric, and the next morning, it pretty much goes away. I like experimenting but not too much. One should play it safe.
